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House roll call 291 · 47th Congress · Jan 18, 1883

To resolve the house into the committee of the whole for the consideration of H.R. 7314 (22-stat-472, 3/3/83), a bill making appropriations for the naval servic

On Jan 18, 1883, the House voted 143–67 (HR 7314). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 99–14, Democrats 38–52, Others 8–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 members voted against their own party.

During the 47th Congress (1881–1882), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
143
No
67
Did not vote
93
Date
Jan 18, 1883

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 52 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans99 yes · 14 no · 42 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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